Haynes was photographed on the UCF campus by Sentinel staffer Bobby Coker. Haynes' ride -- an Orlando Police Department 2002 Harley-Davidson Road King -- is courtesy of Officer Adrian Porter, one of the many heroes who serve in Central Florida's law enforcement community.

Porter, once a finalist for American Gladiators, has been with Orlando's finest for eight years. He has worked on bicycle, patrol, K9 and motorcycle units, as well as the SWAT team, and is a member of the department's honor guard. He also spent 81/2 years in the Army.

If UCF moves too fast, it may get a ticket, but it won't be written by Porter. This one would send the Knights to either the aptly named Motor City Bowl in Detroit or the GMAC Bowl in Mobile, Ala., as one of the top teams in the MAC.

UCF becomes the 14th member of the MAC this fall. At least UCF won't have to make the trek to Buffalo in December, possibly driving through knee-deep snow. It'll be in early November instead -- when the snow is merely ankle deep.

The early part of the Knights' schedule is packed bumper-to-bumper with tough opponents.

They start at Penn State, then go to Arizona State and Marshall. Other potential potholes on the schedule: home games against Syracuse on Nov. 2 and Toledo on Oct. 19; and a game at Miami of Ohio on Nov. 23.

Quarterback Ryan Schneider and receivers Jimmy Fryzel and Doug Gabriel will join Haynes as they protect and serve on offense for Coach Mike Kruczek.